Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$11.1k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Allen University
Columbia, SC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,304
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,304
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,584
Avg Off-Campus Living
$6,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$22,888
Net price (after aid)$11,081
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,536
$30k – $48k$11,286
$48k – $75k$10,701
$75k – $110k$14,024
$110k+$12,718
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$30,497
Median debt at graduation$34,290
Est. monthly loan payment$364
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 0.9×Graduates earn about 0.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants80%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans81%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
13%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
80% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
90% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.3k
Net price
$11.1k
below avg
Pell
80%
above avg
Median debt
$34.3k
Earnings (10y)
$30.5k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Law & Criminal JusticeCommunicationsComputer ScienceHealth SciencesSocial SciencesNatural SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (14)
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Communications
Public Relations
Computer Science
Web Development
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsPublic HealthPre-Med
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologySociology
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
32%
SAT range
1086 - 1328
ACT range
22 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Allen University located?
- Allen University is located in Columbia, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Allen University?
- Allen University is a private university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Allen University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Allen University is approximately 32%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Allen University?
- Allen University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,304 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Allen University?
- Allen University reports total enrollment of approximately 677 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Allen University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Allen University.
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